SA31 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31

SA31, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA31 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA31, encompassing approximately 17587 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (-20.37% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-43.33% decrease)

SA31 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • A48 with total crimes: 8

SA31 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA31

The postcode district are associated with the SA31, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA31 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8610.92-20.37%
Shoplifting184.89-33.33%
Public order171.02-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson170.97-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour170.97-22.73%
Other crime80.9714.29%
Other theft80.45-46.67%
Drugs80.4533.33%
Vehicle crime40.45300.00%
Burglary30.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.170.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10814.1016.13%
Public order306.1442.86%
Shoplifting271.71170.00%
Criminal damage and arson221.54-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour221.2522.22%
Other theft151.2515.38%
Other crime70.8516.67%
Drugs60.40-40.00%
Burglary60.34-50.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9312.34-5.10%
Criminal damage and arson245.29100.00%
Public order211.36-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour181.19-14.29%
Other theft131.0262.50%
Burglary120.7471.43%
Shoplifting100.68-52.38%
Drugs100.5711.11%
Other crime60.570.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.11-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9812.22-7.55%
Public order275.57-15.62%
Shoplifting211.5440.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.19-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson121.19-20.00%
Drugs90.6812.50%
Other theft80.51-42.86%
Burglary70.450.00%
Vehicle crime70.400.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons20.11100.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10613.5910500.00%
Public order326.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour241.8250.00%
Shoplifting151.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.850.00%
Other theft140.850.00%
Drugs80.800.00%
Other crime70.450.00%
Vehicle crime70.400.00%
Burglary70.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour160.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.910.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour80.51-63.64%
Public order10.450.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour221.5415.79%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-83.33%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.060.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour192.675.56%
Violence and sexual offences181.08-73.91%
Public order31.02-80.00%
Other theft30.17-57.14%
Shoplifting20.17-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.06-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences698.42-6.76%
Anti-social behaviour183.9238.46%
Public order151.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson110.850.00%
Shoplifting80.63-61.90%
Other theft70.4516.67%
Burglary70.40250.00%
Drugs60.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences748.59-3.90%
Shoplifting214.2175.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.19-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.740.00%
Public order90.63-52.63%
Drugs90.5128.57%
Other theft60.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.34200.00%
Burglary20.17-50.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences779.1524.19%
Anti-social behaviour204.38-35.48%
Public order191.14-5.00%
Shoplifting121.08-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson110.68-15.38%
Drugs70.63-12.50%
Other theft60.40-40.00%
Burglary40.340.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Other crime20.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6210.290.00%
Shoplifting333.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.880.00%
Public order201.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.140.00%
Other theft100.740.00%
Drugs80.570.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
May 20247
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202413
June 20248
May 202414
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202430
July 202421
June 202427
May 202432
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 202315
November 20239
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202424
June 202412
May 202415
January 20241
December 202311
November 202311
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
February 20241
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202427
July 202410
June 202421
May 202415
January 20242
December 20238
November 202321
October 202312
September 202333

A total of 795 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 2024108
July 202493
June 202498
May 2024106
April 20241
February 20243
January 202418
December 202369
November 202374
October 202377
September 202362

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202418
June 202421
May 202424
April 202416
March 20248
February 202422
January 202419
December 202318
November 202313
October 202320
September 202331

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A48
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dark Gate
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Heol Salem
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Water Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stephens Way
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Belvedere Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Coronation Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Cae Celyn
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St David'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 18. Llansteffan Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Llys Caermedi
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Garth Y Prior
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Red Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Myrddin Crescent
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Cae Eithin
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Glan-Yr-Ystrad
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. Pondside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Pensarn Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brynglas Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Coracle Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Blue Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1